Higher education in the United States is arguably the best in the world, with doctoral education the "jewel in the crown," attracting the best and the brightest domestic and international students. Doctorate recipients become the world's leading researchers, educators, experts, and innovators; enrich the arts and literature; discover new vaccines and cures; document history; strengthen the global economy; and develop new technologies. This flyer highlights these and other reasons why students might consider pursuing a doctorate.